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Google App Engine Research Projects

1 post · Apr 2008 – Feb 2013

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Google App Engine has evolved to support a wider range of programming languages and features, enabling developers to build and deploy scalable applications. This includes ongoing releases with bug fixes, performance improvements, and new capabilities. The platform continues to be a key service for building and deploying applications at scale, offering flexibility and robust infrastructure for developers. Evite leveraged App Engine to handle their event invitation platform, scaling to manage millions of invitations.

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  1. Research Projects on Google App Engine- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces several research projects built on Google App Engine, including a distributed file system, a distributed key-value store, and a distributed graph processing system. These projects demonstrate App Engine's potential for handling complex distributed systems and large-scale data processing.
  2. App Engine 1.7.4 released- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the release of App Engine 1.7.4, which includes bug fixes and improvements to the platform. This release signifies the ongoing maintenance and evolution of the App Engine service, ensuring its stability and performance for developers.
  3. App Engine 1.6.0 out of Preview release- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the release of App Engine 1.6.0, which is now out of preview. Key updates include support for Java 7, improved performance, and bug fixes. This release signifies a move towards a more stable and feature-rich platform for developers.
  4. Developing Enterprise-class apps on Google App Engine and the Google Apps Marketplace- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the development of enterprise-class applications on Google App Engine and the Google Apps Marketplace. It highlights the use of Google Apps Script to extend the functionality of Google Apps, enabling custom workflows and integrations. The post emphasizes the platform's capabilities for building scalable and robust applications.
  5. Google App Engine: a new version and a preview of future plans- Google Developers BlogThis post announces a new version of Google App Engine and previews future plans. It highlights ongoing releases with bug fixes, performance improvements, and new capabilities, indicating a continuous evolution of the platform for building and deploying scalable applications.
  7. Evite’s Use of Google App Engine- Google Developers BlogThis post details how Evite utilized Google App Engine to build and scale their event invitation platform. It highlights Evite's ability to handle millions of invitations and RSVPs, and how App Engine's flexible infrastructure supported their rapid development and deployment needs. The post emphasizes the platform's role in managing traffic spikes and ensuring reliability for a high-volume consumer-facing application.
  8. Designing large applications for Google App Engine- Google Developers BlogThis post details design considerations for large applications on Google App Engine, focusing on data storage strategies (e.g., using Datastore for structured data and Blobstore for large files), application structure (e.g., modular design, service separation), and scaling strategies to handle increased load. It emphasizes the importance of understanding App Engine's limitations and best practices for building robust and scalable applications.
  9. Simperium’s use of Google App Engine for Simplenote- Google Developers BlogThis post details Simperium's use of Google App Engine to power the backend infrastructure for Simplenote. It highlights how App Engine's scalability and reliability were leveraged to handle real-time data synchronization and user data management for a popular note-taking application. The post emphasizes the platform's suitability for applications requiring robust data handling and high availability.
  10. App Engine 1.4.2 SDK - API Updates and Additions Edition- Google Developers BlogApp Engine SDK 1.4.2 introduces API updates and additions, including new features for the Channel API, Datastore, Images, Mail, and TaskQueue services. It also includes bug fixes and performance improvements for the SDK.
  11. Announcing Google App Engine for Business- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the availability of Google App Engine for Business, signaling a move towards enterprise adoption and potentially new features tailored for business use cases. It highlights the platform's scalability and flexibility for handling large user bases, as demonstrated by Evite's use case.
  12. Google App Engine Basic Text Search- Google Developers BlogIntroduced basic text search capabilities for Google App Engine applications, enabling developers to implement simple search functionality within their apps.
  13. OrangeScape makes Google App Engine ready for business applications- Google Developers BlogThis post announces that OrangeScape has developed a platform that enhances Google App Engine for business applications. The platform provides improved scalability, reliability, and management features, allowing businesses to deploy and manage complex applications on App Engine more effectively. This includes features for application lifecycle management, performance monitoring, and security.
  14. Building Rich Enterprise Web Apps in the Cloud- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces how to build rich enterprise web applications in the cloud using Google App Engine. It highlights App Engine's capabilities for building scalable and robust applications, and mentions its use by Evite to handle their event invitation platform, scaling to manage millions of users.
  15. Enabling Public Service: All for Good and Google App Engine- Google Developers BlogThis post highlights how 'All for Good' utilized Google App Engine to build and scale their platform for connecting volunteers with public service opportunities. It demonstrates App Engine's capability to handle significant user traffic and data management for a non-profit organization, showcasing its role in enabling public service initiatives.
  16. Google App Engine @ I/O: Java, offline processing, great partners. and more- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the support for Java on Google App Engine, highlighting its ability to handle offline processing and showcasing its use by partners like Evite for scalable event invitation platforms. It also mentions improvements to the platform's reliability and performance.
  17. Using Google App Engine to power Web APIs- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the use of Google App Engine for powering web APIs. It details how App Engine can handle HTTP requests and serve dynamic content, making it suitable for building scalable web services. The post emphasizes App Engine's ability to manage application logic and data storage, providing a robust platform for API development.
  18. New features for App Engine announced at Campfire One- Google Developers BlogThis post announces new features for Google App Engine revealed at Campfire One. Key updates include improved support for Python, Ruby, and Java runtimes, enhanced debugging tools, and increased quotas for applications. These enhancements aim to provide developers with more flexibility and power for building and deploying scalable applications on the platform.
  19. Standards-based Persistence For Java™ Apps On Google App Engine- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces standards-based persistence for Java applications on Google App Engine. It details how developers can leverage JDBC drivers for databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL, and use JDO and JPA for object-relational mapping, enabling more robust data management within the App Engine environment.
  20. Go beyond the free limits on Google App Engine- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the concept of exceeding free limits on Google App Engine by upgrading to paid tiers. It explains the necessity of configuring billing and outlines the implications for application scaling and resource allocation when moving beyond the free tier. The post serves as a guide for developers to manage their App Engine usage and costs as their applications grow.
  21. App Engine Developers - Best Buy's Giftag- Google Developers BlogThis post highlights Best Buy's Giftag application as a case study of a successful large-scale application built on Google App Engine. It demonstrates the platform's ability to handle significant user traffic and complex functionalities, showcasing its suitability for production environments.
  22. Code Review: Start your App Engine and run the cloud offline with your docs- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the ability to run App Engine applications offline and details the code review process for App Engine projects. It highlights the use of local development environments and the importance of code review for maintaining quality and scalability.
  23. Google App Engine at Campfire One- Google Developers BlogThis post announces Google App Engine's participation in Campfire One, a Google Developers event. It highlights App Engine's capabilities for building scalable web applications and its use by developers to handle large-scale event invitations. The post emphasizes the platform's ability to manage millions of invitations, showcasing its scalability and reliability.